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Tongue River Reservoir

January 14, 2022

Enjoy this 12-mile long reservoir situated among scenic red shale, juniper canyons, and the open prairies of southeastern Montana. The park is loved by Montana and Wyoming anglers, campers, and boaters. Excellent fishing as two “state record” fish have been pulled from its waters.

Large bodies of water such as this are rare in prairie country, and Tongue River Reservoir State Park is a popular place in southeastern Montana to enjoy water-based recreation activities.

Boating and other water sports are favored here and the park boasts excellent bass, crappie, walleye and northern pike fishing.

This state park offers more than 150 campsites, including 40 paved campsites with electrical hookups. 73 campsites are reservable through the online reservation program while 83 campsites are held back for spontaneous, first-come, first-served campers.

The park is 642 acres in size at an elevation of 3,468 feet.

The site also has a fish cleaning station and LP gas refill.

Latitude/Longitude: (45.09975 / -106.79453)

Last modified: January 14, 2022

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